Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems
Stealthy ‘Perfctl’ Malware Infects Thousands of Linux Servers
The perfctl malware has been targeting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in millions of Linux systems, likely infecting thousands.
How ‘perfctl’ malware infected millions of Linux servers undetected for years
Exploiting a catalog of 20,000 misconfigurations to infect Linux servers, the cryptomining malware has gone largely undetected through use of process masquerading but appears capable of more.
Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its stealth, the number of misconfigurations it can exploit, and the breadth of malicious activities it can perform, researchers reported Thursday.
Security experts claim new 'Perfctl' malware could pose a risk to any Linux server
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New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking
Linux servers are the target of an ongoing campaign that delivers a stealthy malware dubbed perfctl with the primary aim of running a cryptocurrency miner and proxyjacking software.
Linux systems are being hit by a wide-ranging and dangerous new malware
Linux systems are being targeted by a dangerous new malware that can serve as a loader, a proxy, and a cryptocurrency miner. Called Perfctl, the malware was recently spotted by cybersecurity researchers from Aqua Security,
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How ‘perfctl’ malware infected Linux servers undetected for years
Exploiting a catalog of 20,000 misconfigurations to infect Linux servers, the cryptomining malware has gone largely ...